1924
Hannis Taylor Bourgeois, CPA begins his practice
Opens office on 4th floor of the Roumain Building in downtown Baton Rouge.
1936
Louis Bonnecaze, CPA, Hannis’ half-brother, joins the firm.
1936
1942
Growth
The firm moves from 4th floor to 6th floor of Roumain Building as business grew.
1967
Lee Whatley is admitted as a Partner in the firm.
1967
1974
Hannis T. Bourgeois Retires
Louis Bonnecaze is named Managing Partner.
Randy Bonnecaze joins the firm as a Partner.
Firm consists of partners Louis Bonnecaze, Lee Whatley, and Randy Bonnecaze, accounting professionals Walter Paine and Mert Yonge, and two secretaries.
1976
Industry Expansion
Joe Richard joins HTB, servicing financial institutions and banks in Louisiana.
Ronnie Stamper joins HTB, servicing construction companies in Louisiana.
1976
1977
Growth
HTB practice expands with a second office in Denham Springs, LA.
1978
Industry Expansion
Fernand “Ferdie” Genre joins HTB, servicing governement entities in Louisiana.
1978
1979
Leadership & Further Expansion
Randy Bonnecaze is named Managing Partner of HTB.
HTB office moves from downtown Baton Rouge to its current office on Tremont Drive in Baton Rouge.
1981
Industry Expansion
Steve Huggins joins HTB, servicing automotive dealers in Louisiana.
1981
1990
Monica Zumo is admitted as the first female partner of the firm.
1999
75th Anniversary
Firm consists of over fifty employees and two offices.
1999
2011
Leadership
Monica Zumo is named Managing Partner of HTB.
2013
Growth
HTB practice expands with a third office in New Orleans, LA.
2013
2020
Leadership
Jay Montalbano is named Managing Partner of HTB.
2022
Growth
HTB practice expands with a fourth office in Hammond, LA.
2022
2023
Growth
HTB practice expands with a fifth office in Alexandria, LA.
2024
Celebration of 100 Years
HTB reaches benchmark of serving Louisiana for 100 Years.
2024
OUR HISTORY
Proudly Serving Louisiana Since 1924